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any luck and he wasn't able to do it. Mr. Norris stated that the structure had some pretty extensive damage and explained that Mr. McCullough could have the City demolish the house and he could work something out as far as paying for it. Motion was made by and seconded to accept Robert Talley's recommendation. Motion carried unanimously. 6 -0 A. 2450 W Cherry, City of Paris, Block 303, Lot 4 Owner: American Equity Funding Inc 7005 Alma Highway Van Buren, AR 72956 Back Taxes Owed: $826.12 Robert Talley stated that he talked with an Administrative Assistant who said the company didn't know if they were going to sell, repair, or demolish the property. They haven't had a chance to come and look at it. Mr. Talley told them that he could give them 90 days to demolish it and that would give them time to decide. He stated that in the past some repairs had been started but never completed. Parts of the siding have been removed and there is damage to the roof covering. The front of the house has old carpet on the porch. The house is secured but the roof is starting to sway and the back awning has collapsed. There is a large hole in the roof and deteriorated wood. There is also illegal plumbing and the foundation has rotted and deteriorated wood and is sinking into the ground. Robert Talley's recommendation: 90 days to demolish if not the City has the right to demolish and apply a $1000 per day civil penalty. There was discussion on the type of business this was and Mr. Talley stated he believed it was a rental company. Many of the commissioners did not think that a business needed 90 days. Motion was made and seconded for 45 days to demolish. Motion carried unanimously. 6 -0 B. 3380 NE Loop 286, City of Paris, Block 316, Lot 10 Owner: Billy F LaRue Trustee of Rev Billy F LaRue Trust 5930 Juniper Bluff Ct Kingwood, TX 77345 Back Taxes Owed: $0 No contact with owner. Robert Talley stated that this building is on the Loop next Dr. Trenchard's office and the Fish Fry. There is a large section of metal that has been damaged, windows are open and the structure is unsecure. Robert Talley's recommendation: to secure in 30 days and repair the property in 90 days with a civil penalty. There was discussion in regards to what the repairs would consist of and any signs of people being in the building. Motion was made and seconded: 30 days to secure; 45 days to repair.